Excess Of Carbohydrates Can Harm Your Health, Check Out Tips To Reduce Consumption

Simple carbohydrates are often high in calories and low in nutrients, but excess of them can lead to weight gain. This includes cereals, pasta and rice. Image: freepik

High intake of simple carbohydrates, such as premade white bread can lead to higher risk for diabetes and heart disease. Image: Freepik

Excess carbohydrate intake places a large metabolic load on the body. This can lead to obesity and heart disease. Image: Freepik

Milk is an excellent source of several nutrients including calcium, potassium and several B vitamins. However, it's also believed that it is fairly high in carbs. Image: Freepik

‌Sweet potatoes have a lot of carbohydrates. One 5-inch sweet potato has about 26 grams of carbohydrates. Image: Unsplash

Bananas, pineapples, grapes, mangoes, apples, and figs are some of the higher-carb fruits. Image: Freepik

Oats are a high-carbohydrate food. The type of carbs that oats contain are known as 'complex' carbs – a primary energy source for our bodies. Image: Unsplash